Detoxify Your Body

There are more and more toxins present in the environment — in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink — all of which can accumulate in our bodies and have adverse health effects. Read on to find out how to eliminate all those nasty impurities and restore your overall health.

What is detoxification? Toxins can accumulate in your blood; thus, detoxification consists in removing these unfriendly substances from your bloodstream. The liver plays a major role in this procedure since it processes impurities in the blood for elimination. The kidneys, intestines, skin, lymph, and lungs also purge toxins, but when the entire system isn't functioning properly, the cleansing process isn't effective; hence the benefit of detoxifying your entire body.

How does a detox program work? You can choose to follow a strict detoxification program for three to seven days (or longer, but this is not recommended as your health could be compromised) or simply to include certain supplements and diet changes into your regular routine in order to detoxify on a daily basis. If you wish, you can combine both techniques.

A three- to seven-day detox program can be beneficial for most people approximately once a year. Specifically, you might want to try it if you are experiencing inexplicable fatigue, skin irritation, allergies, irregular bowel movements, minor infections, difficulty focusing, or any other mild affliction.

Who can follow a detox program? Although they can be beneficial on occasion for generally healthy people, detoxification regimens should not be followed too often. If you suffer from a chronic, degenerative disease such as cancer or tuberculosis, or any other serious health problem, you should consult a physician before starting such a program.

Also, if you begin to suffer from headaches, nausea and vomiting, you are experiencing the Herxheimer Reaction, which occurs when you detoxify too quickly and your body can't eliminate the toxins fast enough. In this case, cut back on your detoxification program or eliminate it completely — whatever it takes to make your symptoms disappear.

Find out about the different types of detox programs out there, from juice fasting and detox baths to herbal remedies...